#Dental Health

Want to help improve your child’s dental health? Check out these blog posts to create the best oral hygiene routine for your child.

National Children’s Dental Health Month: Why It Matters

February is National Children’s Dental Health month! Why it’s important

February is here, and while many families are busy exchanging Valentine’s cards and enjoying sweet treats, there’s another important reason to celebrate this month—National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM)! At Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, our team looks forward to this time of year because it’s all about helping kids (and parents!) build healthy habits that […]

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Spooky Smiles: Halloween Tips for Kids (+ 2025’s Trending Costumes)

Halloween is all about costumes, candy, and fun — and at Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, we believe your child’s smile deserves to join the celebration! Whether they’re trick-or-treating in the neighborhood, heading to a school fall festival, or showing off their costume at a party, kids can enjoy the night while keeping their teeth healthy

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When should my child start flossing? A Parent’s Guide

Flossing is a simple habit with a big impact—and it’s not just for grown-ups. If you’re wondering, “When should my child start flossing?”, you’re not alone. Parenthood doesn’t come with a handbook! Knowing what age to start flossing is one of the most common questions we get from parents at Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, and

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Thumb sucking vs. pacifiers: which is better for your child’s teeth?

As your teething baby happily sucks away on their favorite pacifier, it’s a source of relief for both you as a parent and your baby. But you may start to wonder what effects will the pacifier have on their teeth? Should you start encouraging them to use their thumb as a pacifier instead? Which one

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